Many modern homes in Australia have splashbacks installed in the kitchen. These fixtures are used to prevent staining on walls due to the spices and oils used when cooking. Kitchen splashbacks can be made of mosaic, polished wood, tiles or glass. However, glass is the most popular material for splashbacks. Here are some of the reasons you should consider installing glass splashbacks when renovating your kitchen. 

Low-Maintenance

One of the main reasons people choose glass splashbacks is their low maintenance. Glass is stain-resistant, making it easy to clean. You don't need strong detergents to clean off the dirt from the glass; a cloth and some soapy water are enough to make it sparkle. Tiles, unlike glass, have hard to clean gaps and require regular re-grouting.

Glass is also durable. The glass will retain its original shape, frame and colour for a long time. This means you don't need to worry about cracks or breakage. Since the glass used in splashbacks is made of toughened glass, it is highly resistant to heat than most splashback materials.

Easy Installation

Installing tiles or wood is a time-consuming job which involves a huge mess. The tiles or wood have to be cut, which creates a lot of dust. Additionally, grout has to be left to dry before the cracks are filled and the surfaces are polished.

Installing glass splashbacks is straightforward. First, a template is made based on the measurements of the surface area to be covered. Next, customised splashbacks are manufactured. The final stage is installing the splashback, a process that is not messy and takes a short time.

Design

Glass splashbacks come in different designs. The most common are painted, printed and mirrored designs. Painted splashbacks have different colours ranging from metallic to solid colours.

Printed splashbacks are appropriate if you want to achieve a unique and bold design statement. You can have an image of a natural landscape, an image that emulates tiled or marble splashbacks or even a patterned digital style. On the other hand, mirrored splashbacks can create a sense of space in your kitchen by magnifying natural light and the room's view.

Endnote

If you want to keep your kitchen walls clean and free from stains, installing splashbacks is the way to do it. There are a variety of materials used for splashbacks, but glass stands out as one of the best options for kitchen splashbacks. Glass is low-maintenance, has a variety of designs and is easy to install.